… At The Ghanaian Times, we echo the growing public concern: the era of poor service masked by promises must end. …
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- May 2026
… A statement issued by the NHIA in Accra signed by Chief Executive , Dr Victor Asare Bampoe and copied The Ghanaian Times yesterday said “These pharmacies are not permitted to provide services or dispense medicines under the NHIS during the suspension.” “These irregularities have …
NHIS suspends 3 pharmacies for fraudulent claims… Ambassador Skinnebach made the remarks in an interview with The Ghanaian Times at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi on Wednesday, where he delivered a keynote address on scholarship opportunities at European universities. …
Very good time to be in Ghana – EU Ambassador tells investors… In a communique issued by the group and copied to The Ghanaian Times in Accra on Friday , the group stressed that these practices disproportionately affect women and children, and thus advocated for a more humane and inclusive approach to service delivery that prioritises dignity …
GWJN outlines policy recommendations to transform water access, governance… In a statement issued in Accra and copied to The Ghanaian Times, the ministry explained that the project, funded by the World Bank, commenced in 2023 and was scheduled for completion in December 2025. …
Weija Paediatric Hospital delay linked to procurement dispute … Health Ministry reveals… In a statement issued yesterday and copied to The Ghanaian Times, the DVLA clarified that it does not adjudicate disputes relating to ownership of property, including vehicles. …
DVLA urges caution in vehicle purchases- April 2026
… In an interview with The Ghanaian Times in February this year, he indicated that the contractor had been directed to return to site and complete the project within three months, following the completion of the tendering process and approval by the Regional Coordinating Council (R …
Work resumes on stalled Abokobi Polyclinic… A press release issued by the GTA and signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Bright Asempa Tsadidey, and copied to The Ghanaian Times, said the exercise covered traditional catering enterprises, including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs, fast food joints, snack …
GTA begins inspection, licence renewal of hospitality facilities… In his interview with The Ghanaian Times, he described the situation as a “time bomb”. …
GH¢19bn warning: Can Ghana save its forests?… A press release issued by the GTA and signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Bright Asempa Tsadidey, and copied to The Ghanaian Times, said the exercise covered traditional catering enterprises, including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs, fast food joints, snack …
GTA begins inspection, licence renewal of hospitality facilities
Business
NCA signals stricter oversight of telecom operators' service quality
The News
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
Why it matters
NCA signals stricter telecom oversight after persistent service complaints—direct impact on millions of Ghanaians' daily connectivity and digital payments.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
NCA signals stricter oversight of telecom operators' service quality
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Friday 15 May
NHIA suspends three Greater Accra pharmacies for fraudulent claims
The National Health Insurance Authority has suspended three pharmacies—Deldem Pharma Limited in Weija, PARAMEDICA Pharmacy in Ablekuma, and DESH CHEMIST in Amasaman—from the NHIS following a routine claims verification exercise that identified material irregularities and suspected fraud. The suspended pharmacies are barred from providing services or dispensing medicines under the scheme during the suspension.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
EU Ambassador highlights Ghana as attractive investment destination
The European Union Ambassador to Ghana has said Ghana is currently enjoying a favourable economic climate attracting investor interest, citing the country's political stability, deepening EU relations, and ongoing economic reforms. He noted that more than one billion euros in Global Gateway investments had already been committed to the country.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 12 May
Ghana Water Justice Network urges affordability and access reforms
The Ghana Water Justice Network, a coalition of civil society organisations, has issued policy recommendations to transform water access and governance, calling on government and the Ghana Water Company to halt disconnections for households unable to pay and to prioritise affordable, universal access to water as a fundamental human right.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Friday 8 May
Weija Paediatric Hospital opening delayed by procurement disputes
The Ministry of Health Ghana has attributed delays in opening the World Bank-funded Weija Paediatric Hospital to unresolved procurement and contractual challenges, including concerns that medical equipment was priced up to 11 times above actual value, leading the World Bank to decline settlement of outstanding payments. The fully completed 120-bed facility remains closed as the contractor insists outstanding financial and contractual issues be resolved before access is granted.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thursday 7 May
DVLA advises caution and due diligence in vehicle purchases
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has urged prospective vehicle buyers to verify that sellers have proper ownership, present authentic registration documents, and comply with statutory requirements. The DVLA clarified it does not adjudicate ownership disputes; remedies for seller failure lie with the seller under the Sale of Goods Act.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thursday 30 April
Reconstruction begins on four-year stalled Abokobi Polyclinic
Reconstruction has resumed on the Abokobi Polyclinic Project in Ga East Municipality, which stalled at lintel level in 2021 after GIZ funding was withdrawn and replaced with government support, causing payment delays. The upgraded facility will include an Out-Patients Department, laboratories, an ENT unit, children's ward, and other clinical services, with the contractor directed to complete the project within three months.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wednesday 29 April
GTA begins inspection and licence renewal in Greater Accra hospitality sector
The Ghana Tourism Authority has started an inspection and licence renewal exercise for food, beverage and entertainment businesses in Greater Accra to ensure compliance with public health, safety and operational standards. The exercise covers traditional catering enterprises including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs and fast food joints.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana needs GH¢19bn to restore degraded forest lands
Professor Martin Oteng Ababio warns that Ghana's forests are being lost at an alarming rate due to illegal mining, chainsaw operations, and charcoal production, and that restoring degraded forest lands will require more than GH¢19 billion. The article argues that tree planting alone is insufficient; sustained protection and care of planted trees, as well as adequate funding mechanisms, are essential to addressing the crisis.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Ghana Tourism Authority inspects hospitality facilities in Greater Accra
The Ghana Tourism Authority has begun an inspection and licence renewal exercise for food, beverage and entertainment enterprises in the Greater Accra Region, covering traditional catering enterprises including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars and fast food joints. The exercise aims to ensure facilities comply with public health, safety and operational standards.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →